On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for April 2026
Check out these leadership changes from hospitals around the state for the month of April 2026:
Northeast Regional Medical Center Names Dwayne Blaylock As Interim CEO
Dwayne Blaylock has been named the interim CEO of Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Mo., effective April 8. Blaylock replaces Patrick Avila.
Saint Luke’s East, Saint Luke’s South Hospitals Name Monica Smith As President
Monica Smith has been named the president of Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Mo., and Saint Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kan., effective April 13. Smith replaces Bobby Olm-Shipman.
The Missouri Hospital Association is a nonprofit association in Jefferson City that represents 136 Missouri hospitals. In addition to representation and advocacy on behalf of its membership, the association offers continuing education programs on current health care topics and seeks to educate the public about health care issues.